Seattle Mixes it up- a Worldly Wedding Reception at Columbia Tower Club

Vietnamese and Filipino cultures merge beautifully at this Seattle wedding of Minh Hua and Joel Gavino. They held the ceremony at lovely St Vincent De Paul in Federal Way, WA. The light in the sanctuary made it easy to take photos, even for amateur photographers. These two really love each other and had many moments and symbols that represent their blossoming relationship. At Minh’s home, Joel asked permission to marry Minh, which her father granted. Phew! The traditional Vietnamese ao dai (attire) and tea ceremony waited until we arrived at Columbia Tower Club which was glowing gold in the Seattle’s late afternoon light. What a picture perfect setting for the rest of the evening.

An attempt at making their first glance a private moment

The playful bubble exit of the Bride and Groom

Ah the amazing kiss among blowing bubbles. Two cultures marry and celebrate at St Vincent De Paul Church in Federal Way WA

There are so many fun photos. Keep you eyes open for part two which will feature more photos from St Vincent De Paul and the Columbia Tower Club, including the fabulous views.

Gabriel -It was an amazing event and the pictures reflect it!ReplyCancel

Brian and Janine Sather -Janet, the wedding photos look Amazing! You did a wonderful job and should be very proud of your work. Probably will be the only time I see Joel & Mihn both in the same wedding Veil 😉 I really like the one with Joel walking through the church doors and your camera angle shows off the beautiful ceiling of the church with the exposed trusses & windows.
((((Simply Amazing work))))ReplyCancel

Rob -The photographer did an amazing job with these pictures.ReplyCancel

Charito Gavino -I do like the picture of the little flower girl playing peak-a-boo with the bouquet – amazing shot. I may be biased about this but then I’m the proud grandmother of the little girl.ReplyCancel

Tisha-These photos are great! Congrats to both of you. My favorite is the black and white!ReplyCancel

Theresa -Those pictures are absolutely amazing! What a beautiful couple.ReplyCancel

Hieu-what an amazing day it turned out to be on camera. lovely pics of everyone!ReplyCancel

Joey -great pictures! by the way you looked delightful that day janet.ReplyCancel

Emma -These photos are amazing. Can’t wait to see the rest! 🙂ReplyCancel

Joey -let me rephrase that. the pictures were amazing! and janet was very delightful that special day and i thank you for making it just as good!ReplyCancel

ramon -amazing photos of an amazing couple on an amazingly nice day!ReplyCancel

Rhiannon -I love the picture of the kiss in the bubbles… That is one of most perfect little moments that I have seen caught in a long time.Beautifully shot!ReplyCancel

Rhiannon -I agree with Janet that st vincent in FW is quite possibly one of the more beautiful locations to be married at. The natural light is stunning at midday and sunset.I also think the roses and candles shot may be one of my favorite with the lights streaming in, Mini Minh.ReplyCancel

Rhiannon -PS Minh you look positively stunning and almost glow. Best wishes and blessings to both you and Joel!ReplyCancel

ROSIE AND GUS -Amazing pictures! How charming they are with the umbrellaReplyCancel

Hieu-Janet, you must really love the word amazing.. 🙂 It was a pleasure having you to shoot us. I can’t wait to see the rest of the amazing pix.

–to joey, gee, i do wonder who the last groomsman is? its all blurred out, probably cuz he wasnt handsome enough. hahah..lol, j/k.ReplyCancel

Dixie -I looked at the pix again and I have to say I’m still amazed at how good they all turned out!! It is truly so rare these days to find such a good photograher!! Loved them.ReplyCancel

Veronica -The one w/ the bubbles is especially great! Whenever I take pics of the kids playing w/ bubbles, they come out nice enough but wow, the definition of the bubbles in the one your photographer took is truly amazing!ReplyCancel